Ready to add chipotle, sriracha and other on-trend flavored nuts to your menu?

Market Segments

Azar nuts add value to menu items across commercial and non-commercial channels of the foodservice industry. Take a look at the business-building tips and data most relevant to your operational needs.

Restaurants

Maximize the profitability of your menu offerings with Azar nuts. They add eye appeal, exciting texture and patron-pleasing flavor to salads, entrées, side dishes, desserts and more. Cost-effective and convenient, nuts can truly transform a dish into a signature item.

The “mass customization” trend is here to stay, and consumers expect a personalized dining experience (The Atlantic, May 2016). Address this demand by offering unique nuts or seeds as toppings.

Bars & Lounges

Nothing beats a salty, crunchy snack paired with a cold beverage. And Azar has just the thing for satisfying hungry bar patrons. Try one of our pre-made snack mixes or create your own with a variety of roasted, coated nuts and seeds.

50% of operators believe that the “upscale bar bites” movement is a trend with longevity (Datassential, TIPS, Winter 2015). Chef Xpress is known for quality and on-trend flavor, including coated nuts that add premium appeal.

K–12

Satisfy student “foodies” and picky eaters alike with delicious snacks, nuts and peanut butter from Azar. Our school line meets bread, protein and fruit nutritional requirements while delivering great taste.

More schools are feeding students beyond classroom hours, including after-school meals and snacks (Foodservice Director, K-12 Census, March 2016). Offer nutritious options such as our portion-controlled Power Snacks.

78% of K-12 operators are concerned with students throwing away food that they’re required to take. (Datassential, Foodbytes: Kids’ Menu Keynote Report, 2016). Azar nuts and snacks are ideal for school foodservice, with kid-friendly flavors and fun packaging that students will love.

62% of consumers love the idea of hospitals upgrading their foodservice options (Datassential, Creative Concepts: Hospitals, 2016). Our Chef Xpress line of on-trend products can help elevate recipes to restaurant-level quality and excitement.

84% of consumers consider healthier food options an important factor when selecting a hospital (Datassential, Creative Concepts: Hospitals, 2016). Nuts and seeds are high in protein, low in saturated fat and provide a wide range of essential nutrients.

87% of hospital dining/cafeteria patrons express interest in trying food from a salad bar (Datassential, Creative Concepts: Hospitals, 2016). Add flavor and texture to the salad bar in a healthful way with Azar nuts.